PLT3850

Defended to Death? Arms Control and International Security (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Andrew Butfoy

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: This subject has the following objectives: (a) to provide a sense of the conceptual and historical context required for understanding developments in international arms control; (b) to introduce students to key arms control agreements; and (c) to enhance the ability of students to engage in critical reflection and produce reasoned, soundly structured and well presented debate on the place of arms control in the international system.

Assessment: Essay (2500 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 50% + Compared to second year students, third-year students will be invited to demonstrate wider reading and a deeper knowledge of the unit.

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in Politics or permission.

Prohibitions: COS2850, COS3850